A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8484557 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 86582092 epoch_slot_no: 9292 block_no: 8484380 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 88472 time: 2023-03-07 00:19:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x422842c9c2747e76841bbaa73dd43fff53223320439931b5eb98d0929a2bc691Block Operator
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